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Pope extends special greeting to Armenian Patriarch

Jan 18, 2005

At the end of his general audience today, the Holy Father gave a special greeting to the Armenian delegation present... Read more

Vatican Announces Release of Kidnapped Iraqi Archbishop

Jan 17, 2005

The Vatican press office announced with relief and satisfaction today that, “we learned of the release of Archbishop Basile Georges... Read more

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World delegation of rabbis thank Pope for his efforts to “demolish the wall of hatred”

Jan 17, 2005

This morning, in the largest private audience ever given by a Pope to Jewish leaders, John Paul II received 160... Read more

Pope calls sporting activity “a worthwhile educational instrument”

Jan 16, 2005

This morning at the Vatican, the Pope received the president, management, drivers and technicians of the Italian car manufacturer Ferrari,... Read more

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Pope calls Eucharist “our spiritual nourishment” during meeting with Vatican Security

Jan 16, 2005

The Eucharist was the focus of the Holy Father's talk yesterday when he received members of the Public Security Inspectorate,... Read more

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Vatican announces Holy Father’s calendar for coming months

Jan 16, 2005

The Vatican recently announced the various events at which the Holy Father will be present during the following months. Read more

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Pope calls faithful to “Implore God for the Gift of Full Unity”

Jan 16, 2005

The World Day of Migrants and Refugees and the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity were at the center of... Read more

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Holy Father Accepts Archbishop Keleher’s Resignation

Jan 16, 2005

The Holy Father accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of Kansas City in Kansas, presented by Archbishop James Patrick... Read more

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New documents reveal Hitler wanted Pope Pius XII kidnapped

Jan 16, 2005

Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler had ordered one of his generals to kidnap Pope Pius XII during World War II, reported... Read more

Pope exhorts faithful to “give open witness of faith and veneration for the Blessed Sacrament"

Jan 13, 2005

In a Decree published today, the Holy Father granted a Plenary Indulgence during the year of the Eucharist, which began... Read more

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Vatican invites Tsunami victims to solemn Mass

Jan 13, 2005

Priests, religious and faithful from the countries afflicted by the devastating tsunami of December 26th are especially invited to St.... Read more

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Nation’s top cantors to perform at celebration honoring Pope

Jan 13, 2005

On January 18th, Pope John Paul II will receive twelve of the United States’ top cantors, who will perform for... Read more

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“True peace only possible by accepting Christ and his Gospel” was Cardinal Schotte’s motto, says Pope

Jan 13, 2005

This morning in the Vatican Basilica, the Holy Father presided at the funeral of Cardinal Jan Pieter Schotte, C.I.C.M., who... Read more

Pope tells university delegation: “Faith and reason enrich one another”

Jan 12, 2005

This morning at the Vatican, the Pope received the rector and a delegation from the University of Slesia in Katowice,... Read more

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Pope Calls for a “Vigilant Commitment” to youth during meeting with Roman officials

Jan 12, 2005

This morning at the Vatican, the Holy Father received the mayor of Rome and the presidents of the region of... Read more

Pope to travel to Germany for World Youth Day in August 2005, Vatican official confirms

Jan 11, 2005

In response to questions by journalists today, Holy See Press Office Director Joaquin Navarro-Valls stated that the Vatican will officially... Read more

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Vatican wants U.S. to “finish job in Iraq,” says Ambassador

Jan 11, 2005

The U.S. ambassador to the Vatican responded to comments made by Pio Cardinal Laghi Monday that President George Bush has... Read more

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Pope praises courage of Christian Martyrs during General Audience

Jan 11, 2005

In today's general audience, which was held in the Paul VI Hall, the Pope praised the Christian martyrs who, "chose... Read more

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Pope Mourns Death of Belgian Cardinal

Jan 10, 2005

The Church today mourns the death of Cardinal Jan P. Schotte, C.I.C.M. in Rome yesterday at the age of 76. Read more

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Italian cardinal says Bush was ‘wrong’ in promising quick resolution in Iraq

Jan 10, 2005

In an interview yesterday on Catholic Italian television, Pio Cardinal Laghi said President George W. Bush was “wrong” in saying... Read more